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Billwojo, you forgot the motor which is directly connected to the plater in an idler drive. It does not have a bearing? Actually, it has two, one on either side of the stator. I’m sure it is a cool device. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Billwojo is a machinist, I’m a retired HD master mechanic. WE can make anything quiet. If you’re nice WE might teach you a thing or two.. If not WE’LL leave the 100 years between us to someone that DOES. The only TT I can’t get quiet are the old mechanical automatics. Like a Zero 100. (sure nice looking for being such a pile SQ wise) A TD224 I can get to work perfect and be quiet. No matter what anyone builds, the platter can’t ride on a ball. Once you accept that, you will understand what QUIET is.. Air ride or mag lift is QUIET.. Everything else has rumble The 33.3 BS being spouted is hogwash.. I know for a fact no one could tell the difference if I set it at 32.3 or 33.3 rpms, much less being or staying accurate. You might notice wow, BUT I haven’t heard that in 35 years, and even then more so on RtR tapes needing to be re-tensioned. Startup on a rim drive is 1/4 to 1/2 turn to full speed.. The real way to Que is to TURN OFF the motor on a Russco and flip the switch to start the qued record.. Mine are full speed in 1/4-1/2 turn.. Summer/Winter (temperature change) They have GEAR SHIFTERS for Gods sakes, how cool is that... Remind me of Cylons, just need a JBL diffuser for a helmet.. So many goodies but only so much time. :-) Regards |
OP I go with the SME, Never heard a Woodpecker. Buddy is a BIG SME fan, that and Colt. LOL He says they are close in build quality.. They are.. Serious QC there. Soundsmith and SME, peas and carrots... NEVER heard a Garrard rule the roost.. The closest is a 401.. there is a BIG difference between the two 301 vs 401. I’ve hear quite a few Triangle Art units too.. The guy use to use the same speakers I use. RMx Elixirs.. https://www.google.com/search?q=vmps+rmx+elixir&sxsrf=ALeKk00-tDINoxmfm5IDNg9b7b5GC4xoTg:1623265... |
@millercarbon Did you sell your Illustrious? Resolution? If not then moving OL arm to a SOTA would be one way to go.Yes, I just sold it on the weekend. I'm thinking of staying with OL products and moving up a couple of notches, but I'm waiting on some ideas/suggestions from OL's Mark Baker. The Illustrious arm is a fantastic device. I'd love to try the Enterprise. |
